NM-i20xx Mounting-Kit

Continuing Noctua's tradition of supplying customers with its premium-class SecuFirm2™ mountings free of charge, the NM-i20xx kit allows Noctua users to upgrade to Intel's LGA2011-3, LGA2011-0 and LGA2066 sockets. The NM-i20xx set is backwards compatible with most Noctua retail coolers since 2005* and has been designed to combine outstanding reliability, optimal contact pressure and easy, straightforward installation. Bringing the trusted SecuFirm2™ quality to Intel's LGA2011 and LGA2066 platforms, NM-i20xx is an enthusiast-grade mounting that meets the highest demands in safety, performance and ease-of-use.

Owners of Noctua CPU coolers* can obtain the NM-i20xx Mounting-Kit free of charge via this form. A proof of purchase (photo, scan or screenshot of the invoice) of both a Noctua CPU cooler and either a socket LGA2011/LGA2066 mainboard or socket LGA2011/LGA2066 CPU are required.

The NM-i20xx SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit is also available for purchase at some of our resellers. If you need the kit urgently, please consider ordering it via a local reseller.

*Please see this FAQ for detailed compatibility information. The kit cannot be provided free of charge for DX series Intel Xeon coolers. If you would like to use the kit with these coolers, please purchase it from a local reseller. Please also note that this kit is not compatible with the NH-L9i/NH-L9a low-profile cooler and DO A3 series AMD Opteron coolers.

Details

Trusted SecuFirm2™ quality

Over the years, SecuFirm2™ has become synonymous with impeccable long-term stability and flawless craftsmanship. Enthusiast users and industry clients alike trust the time-tested quality of Noctua's professional mounting systems.

Perfect contact pressure

SecuFirm2™ mounting systems use high-grade coil springs to achieve perfect contact pressure. No guesswork regarding how far to tighten the mounting screws, no risk of damaging the socket with excessive pressure!

Integrated fastening brackets

Noctuas SecuFirm2™ systems feature fully integrated fastening brackets with pre-fixed pressure screws and springs, which greatly facilitates the installation process. No fiddling with loose screws and springs!

Tailor made for LGA20xx

In order to cut costs, many manufacturers use cross-platform parts for both Intel and AMD, which can cause compatibility issues. Noctua's NM-i20xx has been tailor-made for LGA2011/LGA2066 and strictly complies to the Intel keep-out zones in order to ensure 100% compatibility.

Backwards Compatibility

The NM-i20xx SecuFirm2™ kit is fully backwards compatible with most Noctua retail coolers since 2005, making them safe long-term investments that can be used for several CPU generations.